2021-10-14: Following recent fighting between security forces and civil resistance groups in the Tanintharyi Region, the government of the region ordered foreigners to leave Dawei, Laung Lone and Thayet Chaung townships as their safety could not be ensured.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
